metallic

Example Sentences

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Africa's exports to China are dominated by minerals and raw materials, such as crude oil and metallic ores.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems rookie trading card with a metallic green background sold for a record amount.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

The iPod music player, at first available in metallic grey, quickly diversified into a whole spectrum of bright colours.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

They also produced dark or metallic finishes, limiting the range of cosmetic options.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

I would hear their echo in the chirp of crickets, in the squish of peaches dropping into a glass jar, in the metallic chink of an SKS being cleaned.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover